Mata Hari

Mata Hari-Exotic dancer and borderline prostitute, her name nearly synonymous with the role of a double-agent, she one of the most famous of female spies, yet Mata Hari was more than likely falsely charged. Executed by firing squad in 1917, she bravely refused blindfold or bindings and unflichingly faced down the firing squad who took her life.

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Mata Hari for the book "Mata Hari's Last Dance" by Michelle Moran

mata hari-- born August 7, same day as me :-) just.. ya know a long long time later lol

Top 10 Spies in History

Mata Hari: 1876-1917; Mata Hari, was a Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan, and accused spy who was executed by firing squad in France under charges of espionage for Germany during World War I. Mata Hari's name has since become synonymous with espionage, although it remains by no means clear that she was guilty of the spying for which she charged.